The life of a cardiac surgeon is, not surprisingly, full of challenges, drama, heartache and, on occasion, miracles. "The Spirit of the Heart" by Ismael N. Nuno M.D. takes the reader through a lifelong journey filled with all those elements, told in a close-up, very...

Jeannie Davide-Rivera spent most of her 38 years alone in her mind. Her insensitivity to others’ thoughts, feelings, and actions kept her from making meaningful emotional connections. One grandmother was an exception. She understood one aspect of her hyper-sensitivity. She took her to the yarn...

“The Art of Planning Allergen-Free Events” by Stephanie Courtney is a very informative book for those who are looking for information on food allergies, especially as related to event planning. For those who do not have food allergies on their own, this is a wonderful...

"The pH Miracle" by Shelley Redford Young and Robert O. Young is a must read. I was quite surprised and pleased to receive this audio book for review. I had recently heard about the pH diet/way to eat. The premise of this book lies in...

"The Bipolar Workshop" is a wonderful book written by Terri Callsen to help those unfamiliar with the behavior of Bipolars understand and work their way through an unpleasant situation caused by behavioral disruption. Interesting episodes written about real-life situations help the reader, whether he or...

As soon as I saw the title of Martine Ehrenclou’s book I knew I had to read it. In "The Take-Charge Patient: How You Can Get the Best Medical Care" by Martine Ehrenclou we learn much about patients’ rights and how we can be our...

The Man who Lived in an Eggcup chronicles a collection of a physician's experiences from med school through the final decade of his accomplished career. Gamel, an ophthalmologist, takes us inside the mind and the heart of the physician as he learns his craft. There...

This Pregnancy workbook starts with what you need to know before conception and goes through the days and weeks after delivery. The first chapter covers planning and preparing for pregnancy, fertility, taking care of yourself, medical exams, and the many other important things you need...

Terry Dorn shares his story. As a child he was tortured. Is it any wonder he escaped into mental illness? He fought back when the “officials” wanted to do shock treatments on him. He shares his life as a adult. He was successful, until depression...